Whistler’s mother preferred to sit, but a lot of today’s moms might want a little get-up-and-go in their Mother’s Day on Sunday. By putting a little spirit in the celebration, they can raise money for a good cause.

They can do that by taking part in the first Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk, hosted by the Town of Marcy. Co-Chair Patrick Clark said the event has a dual purpose: To benefit the Gold Star Mothers and to provide some good family fun.

The idea came from Sharon Scala, the wife of Town Supervisor Brian Scala. She had participated in similar events and wanted to bring one to Marcy. Gold Star Mothers are mothers of U.S. servicemen and women who have been killed in action. Sunday’s event will honor Marcy resident George Wood, an Army captain killed in Iraq in 2003.

The run/walk begins at 10 a.m. at the corner of Lois Avenue and Morris Road. Entry fee is $20 for adults and $10 for children younger than 14.

You can register at 8 a.m. at the Maynard Fire House on the day of the race. Registration forms also are available in advance by emailing townofmarcy5k@gmail.com.

Double-header Friday at Donovan Stadium

If you want to see one heck of a softball game — two games, in fact — and help a great cause at the same time, head out to Utica’s Murnane Field at Donovan Stadium Friday night.

That’s when the Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team will take on teams of local law enforcement officers as well as a team of soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum.

Gates open at 5 p.m., with an opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m., followed by games at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

There will be food available — hotdogs, hamburgs, nachos, soda and similar fare, so you can make a night of it, come early with the kids and grab a bite to eat.

Admission is $5, with kids 10 and under getting in for free. Tickets will be available at the gate, or in advance by contacting Cheryl Jassak at 315-404-5159 or cheryljassak@yahoo.com.

The Wounded Warriors team’s mission is to raise awareness, through exhibition and celebrity softball games, of the sacrifices and resilience of our military, and highlight their ability to rise above any challenge. Their motto is “Life without Limbs is Limitless.”

Page 2 of 2 - Get some good tips on how to buy, sell on eBay

Many people do it.

Many more people want to but don’t know how it works.

It’s selling and buying good on eBay.

eBay is an internet corporation that puts consumers in touch with other consumers. It was founded in 1995, and today is a multi-billion business operating in more than 30 countries.

If you’ve always wondered how it all works, pay a visit to Dunham Public Library in Whitesboro Friday, where Marc Smith, president of What’s It Worth, will lead a discussion about buying and selling on eBay.

Smith will talk about different strategies to be used when either buying or selling.